Brazil declares three days of mourning for 75 victims of plane crash that wiped out football team on way to cup final in Colombia November 29, 2016 Brazil has declared a period of mourning for the victims of a plane crash that all but wiped out football team Chapecoense on the eve of the biggest game in their history. All but six of the 81 people on the flight, which was transporting Chapecoense players and staff to a match with Medellin team [...]
Investors should give thanks for record highs – but prepare for Hard Trump November 28, 2016 Thanksgiving, a national holiday of reconciliation, took on greater significance in the US this year as families tried to put political differences aside and find common ground in their love of turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie. President-elect Donald Trump attempted to mend the wounds of a divisive election campaign on the eve of Thanksgiving by [...]
Manchester United 1, West Ham United 1: We overcame fear of Old Trafford, says Hammers boss Slaven Bilic November 27, 2016 West Ham boss Slaven Bilic applauded his players for overcoming a sense of paralysis caused by leading at Old Trafford before grinding out a point against draw specialists Manchester United on Sunday. Striker Diafra Sakko, making only his second start of the campaign, handed the Hammers a dream start courtesy of an early headed goal, [...]
Arsenal 3, Bournemouth 1: Arsene Wenger patient over Alexis Sanchez contract stand-off after Chilean’s brace reignites Gunners November 27, 2016 Arsenal 3, Bournemouth 1 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits the club has work to do to tie Alexis Sanchez to a new contract after the livewire forward underlined his value with two goals to sink Bournemouth. Theo Walcott scored the other, with Callum Wilson replying for the visitors with a penalty, as the Gunners ended a [...]
Betting: Chelsea to extend winning run over out-of-form Tottenham at Stamford Bridge November 24, 2016 The last time Tottenham won away at Chelsea, Dele Alli and last week’s goalscorer Harry Winks were still six years away from being born. Since Gary Lineker’s late winner in 1990, 26 years and 29 games have passed without Spurs tasting victory at Stamford Bridge. Mauricio Pochettino’s side travel to west London tomorrow knowing they [...]
Betting: Koeman would settle for a point on St Mary’s return November 24, 2016 All eyes will be on Ronald Koeman as he returns to Southampton for the first time this weekend, as his Everton side travel to St Mary’s on Sunday. The Dutch manager enjoyed two successful years with the Saints, guiding them to sixth place last year, their highest ever Premier League finish. However, he switched the south [...]
Borussia Monchengladbach 1, Manchester City 1: Pep Guardiola thrilled as City reach last 16 for fourth year in a row November 23, 2016 Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola refused to conceal his delight as his side guaranteed their presence in the Champions League last-16 draw after coming from behind to earn a point against Borussia Monchengladbach. The visitors hauled themselves level on the stroke of half time through stand-in skipper David Silva following Raffael’s opener for the hosts, [...]
Leicester City 2, Club Brugge 1: Claudio Ranieri demands relegation woes be eased after Foxes reach Champions League knockout phase November 22, 2016 Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri has demanded his side revive their domestic fortunes after continuing to scale new continental heights by reaching the Champions League knockout phase with victory over Club Brugge. The Foxes are through to the last 16 as Group G winners with a game to spare after a Shinji Okazaki strike and Riyad [...]
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud’s exemplary attitude should earn him a rare start against Paris Saint-Germain November 22, 2016 It's clear that Olivier Giroud, with just one solitary start to his name so far this season, is not Arsene Wenger’s No1 choice to play centre-forward for Arsenal any more. Wenger believes that his team are best with a fast, fluid front line and I think he’s right; the most effective way to play in [...]
West Brom 4, Burnley 0: Tony Pulis warns Premier League to be wary of Salomon Rondon threat November 21, 2016 West Brom boss Tony Pulis has warned the Premier League to be wary of the increasingly venomous threat posed by Salomon Rondon after the Venezuela hitman’s all-action showing helped the Baggies thrash Burnley. A rampant West Brom moved into the top half of the table courtesy of strikes from Matt Phillips, James Morrison, Darren Fletcher [...]